Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business (Level 8) - Advanced Entry to Stage 3 (Final Year)

The BA (Hons) in Business is designed to give a structured business education that provides a solid foundation for success in your career in business. This programme provides a strong grounding in fundamental business concepts, ideas, practices and methodologies. When you graduate, you will have the necessary knowledge, skills and attributes to enter the business world professionally and quickly progress to a management role within a general or specific field of business.

Employers are looking for people who can think critically and solve problems. They also want people who are flexible and can adapt to any situation. Each module in the degree was chosen so that our graduates stand out from the crowd. Core skillsets and business foundations are complemented with specialist modules that tackle more complex issues facing businesses today. Topics such as design thinking, digital business, cyber security and more help our graduates develop an enhanced awareness and ability to thrive in the modern business marketplace.

Acquire a BA (Hons) in Business Degree (Level 8) in one academic year

Applicants with a degree in digital business, business management or similar may be considered for advanced entry. Students wishing to access the programme with advanced entry to the final year must present a portfolio and be interviewed.

Applicants may also be assessed on their digital skills.
Those with level 7 degrees, Higher National Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas may be accepted onto the course.

English Language: Learners are required to have completed English in the Irish Leaving Certificate at a minimum level of O6/H7. If English is not the learner's native language, they must meet the English language requirements below:
- CEFRL B2 Plus as evidenced through a recognized English language test such as IELTS, PTE or TOEFL and taken within two years of application.
-Alternatively, applicants must have successfully completed at least 60 ECTS in a course at Leaving Certificate level or above with English as the Language of Instruction. Information on recognized English language tests and scores equivalent to CEFRL B2+ can be obtained from Admissions.